Section 8 of Chapter 90B of the Massachusetts General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following provision:
Notwithstanding any law or special law to the contrary, for the purposes of determining sentencing and other requirements for multiple convictions of operating a vessel while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, any prior conviction of operating a motor vehicle within the commonwealth while under the influence of alcohol or drugs shall be deemed to be an additional offense under this chapter.
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